Magpie-Lark - Unisex Softstyle T-Shirt Color:Charcoal during breeding season

during breeding season

While it may seem a bit daunting

orange belly

showing off its skills like an Olympic gymnast

the Rose-crowned Fruit Dove is often seen flitting about the rainforest

Magpie-Lark - Unisex Softstyle T-Shirt Color:Charcoal during breeding seasonThe magpie lark, often called a peewee or mudlark, is a familiar black and white bird found near water, parks and backyards across much of Australia. Known for its sharp pee wee! call and bold personality, it feeds on insects and other small creatures picked up from the ground or shallow water. Magpie larks build impressive mud nests, sometimes using hundreds of beakfuls of wet clay. Fun fact: both parents help build the nest, taking turns to